What Happened at the Autograph Session at Camp Today?

That link was to an article about it. Here is Rocks twitter.
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but it sounded like they did and security removed everyone safely.

Tom Rock ‏@TomRock_Newsday 2h2 hours ago
The bleachers didn't collapse, but the floor buckled with a loud pop. It seemed like everyone was removed safely.

Other tweets of Note:

Tom Rock ‏@TomRock_Newsday 2h2 hours ago
Barricades and fences heaving with fans trying to get an autograph.

Tom Rock ‏@TomRock_Newsday 2h2 hours ago
At one point a woman had a seizure and lay on the ground. Fans were stepping over her to try to get an autograph.

Tom Rock ‏@TomRock_Newsday 2h2 hours ago
I counted at least five young children pinned against the fence in tears.

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One young girl in a body brace was being pushed against the fence , her father screaming for people to stop pushing her and her broken back.

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Cruz and Odell had to run the last 50 feet or so to get out of harm's way.

Pretty pathetic to act this way. No different than the crazies at Walmart on Black Friday.

I was in a hurry to get back home...on the thruway now ( my wife is driving). Will have a camp report up around 9-9:30, or a bit latter...

Rock wrote about it.


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at Quest is absolutely awful for the fans in every way. I had the chance to go today as I was in the area for work and done by 2 but decided to head home early instead. Not worth it. Wish they never left Albany

while it's ridiculous for people to act like lunatics trying to get an autograph, perhaps someone with a body brace for a broken back should not put themselves in that position. It can't be worth it

of creating a welcoming environment from the Giants. A total lack of concern for creating a positive fan experience attending camp. Leaving Albany couldn't be more night and day.

been to a lot of practices and while I don't go for the autographs I see what it's like and there has never been anything like this. I'm guessing that the girl and her father did not expect that kind of scene.

Nor did the Giants apparently because Rock said on the radio that while the cops and guards that were there were fantastic with dealing with the issues, there wasn't enough help to go around. Sounds like they underestimated the star power of Beckham.

At some point though, people need to be responsible and act less selfishly. They are Giants fans and Beckham and Cruz had to literally run away to get away from the mob. That is just pathetic.

Autograph hounds are absolutely embarrassing and annoying. That's why camp isn't fun anymore. You have 45 year old men pushing and shoving women and children to get autographs that they will sell on eBay or get autographs from a guy who won't even make the team.

only kids being allowed to get autographs. Bring all the kids into a designated area after practice, let them get their autographs, and be on their way.

Adults acting like fucking animals to get an autograph is disgusting.

that is a great idea. That would get rid of a lot of the ones that are looking for a money grab also. Of course I saw adults using kids to get autographs for them, but it would limit the amount of those morons.

Might be time to take a long look in the mirror.

In comment 12397395 SanFranNowNCGiantsFan said:

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Might be time to take a long look in the mirror.

+1

one that was for everyone and one may for kids. The crazed adult autograph seekers took over both areas.

In comment 12397395 SanFranNowNCGiantsFan said:

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Might be time to take a long look in the mirror.

+1 and applies to grown "men" at baseball games who fight for foul balls and home runs. I'm not talking about milestone home runs either. When I was 10 my dad had to fight off some douchebag in his 40s who was on top of me trying to get a foul ball.

should be arrested and sent to work camps...

Going tomorrow, though. Should be interesting.

In comment 12397418 Bramton1 said:

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one that was for everyone and one may for kids. The crazed adult autograph seekers took over both areas.

And this would be also a problem with Mook's idea, crazed adult autograph seekers would take over the area..especially using kids to get them auto's..which is pathetic

and not buy autographed memorabilia anymore - no?

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In comment 12397395 SanFranNowNCGiantsFan said: Quote: Might be time to take a long look in the mirror. +1

I wouldn't look down on a teenager wanting an autograph. Lets not make them all grow up too fast.

But I agree once you are out of high school it is probably a hobby best put on the shelf.

A piece of paper with someone's name is worth losing any kind of dignity you might of had for yourself?

too many adults looking for autographs. really really sad if you ask me

stepping over someone having a seizure is about as low as it gets

Seems his type of crowd.

In comment 12397611 Vanzetti said:

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stepping over someone having a seizure is about as low as it gets

What, you're supposed to wait in line behind someone who didn't plan their seizure better?

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stepping over someone having a seizure is about as low as it gets

The idea of "classy Giants fans" was absurd even before this pathetic incident.

All fanbases are made up of people. And people, by and large, massively suck.